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Period: 15th Century and Earlier
Rugged Petrified Wood Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage rugged petrified wood paper weight, circa old! The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 4.75"W x 3.75"D x 3.5"H. Cool...
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Congolese Mid-Century Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Petrified Wood

Large Natural British Dogtooth Calcite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An outstanding large British natural dogtooth calcite specimen from Cheddar Gorge, Somerset UK. This native British specimen is a rare find. Formed ov...
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English Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Large Natural Silky or Fibrous Malachite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural silky or fibrous malachite originating from Congo. Silky Malachite, which is a copper ore, is known for its rosette crystalline forma...
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Congolese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Malachite and Chrysocolla From Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in New York, NY
Malachite and Chrysocolla from Kolwezi, Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire). Large polished free form botryoidal specim...
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Congolese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

1 of 4 Lovely Moroccan Ammonite Atlas Mountains Fossil Bowls Marble Finish
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this sublime original circa 180+ Million year old Atlas Mountains Morocco Fossil bowl polished to a marble finish They are...
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Moroccan Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Mounted Crinoid Sea Lily Fossil
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking prehistoric mounted crinoid sea lily fossil sourced from China as marked to one of the edges. This plate-like specimen is perfect for modern scu...
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Antique Fired Clay Memorial Head from Bura Peoples, Niger on Wood Base
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique fired clay memorial head from Bura Peoples from Niger, West Africa. Mounted on custom 2 inch wood base. Strong expression with raised scarification marks on neck, temples a...
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Nigerien Tribal Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Exceptional Gypsum ‘Blade’ Mineral Cluster from China
By Dale Rogers Ammonite
Located in London, GB
Exceptional Gypsum ‘Blade’ Mineral Cluster from China. A very rare Gypsum specimen with a superb 'three-dimensional' gypsum blade cluster on the front ...
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Majapahit Terracotta Horse on Stand, Java, Indonesia, c. 1500
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Majapahit horse is crafted from terracota and is mounted on a stand. It was excavated amongst the shrines of Mount Penganggungan, East Java, Indonesia. Terracotta pottery was an...
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Indonesian Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Small cut agatised geode with cotton candy interior
Located in London, GB
A beautiful small geode with thick agate borders and interior window revealing a gorgeous pink druzy coating over nascent stalactites, resembling cotto...
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Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Large Fossilised Natural Ammonite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large-scale fossilised natural ammonite specimen from an ex UK private collection. Sourced from South Ferriby Quarry, Lincolnshire, this striking fossil is of prominent structure, ...
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English Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Petite African Redware Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite hand-formed vessel bears a richly textured surface of worn red clay slip and dark smoke marks. Likely intended for everyday use, the simple bottle-form vessel reflects th...
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African Primitive Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Gem Grade Amethyst Geode Sculpture, Uruguay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The amethyst geodes from Uruguay are mined from the same rock formation as their relatives just to the north across the border into southern Brazil and are igneous (volcanic) in orig...
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Uruguayan Organic Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Quartz

Large Natural Carboniferous Fossilised Fern
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural plate type carboniferous fossilised fern. Showing ferns in relief, this fossil would certainly make a stunning new display or decorative piece for any home or collect...
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American Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of Minerals in Fan-shaped Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of minerals and crystals in a fan-shaped case. These exquisite minerals are nicely presented in a bevelled fan-shaped mahogany display case, dating to circa 1850, with d...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pyrite

Indonesian Majapahit Terracotta Head of a Male, circa 14th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A charming head of a young male, Majapahit Empire, region of Trowulan, Eastern Java, Indonesia, 13th-14th century. The head well sculpted as a smiling, youthful male with buck teet...
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Javanese Tribal Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

15th Century or Earlier Redware Tangas, Marajoara Culture, Marajo Island, Brazil
Located in Point Richmond, CA
15th Century or Earlier Redware Tangas, Marajoara culture, Marajo Island, Brazil Tangas are thin concave triangular ceramic pubic covers found in burial mounds associated with fem...
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Brazilian Tribal Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Song to Yuan Dynasty Celadon Funerary Jars
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese Celadon Funerary Jars (12th -13th Century) Vases with lids, bird finials and four cloud-forms in high relief. Clay: dense, dark grey; thinly potted. Glaze: rich, lustrous bl...
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Chinese Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Assembled Chinese Late Yuan / Early Ming Dynasty Bronze Garniture
Located in Austin, TX
Consisting of a large baluster vase (H: 14.25") with arrow handles and a near pair of smaller baluster vases with mythical beast loop handles. The large vase, of yuhuchunping form, ...
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Chinese Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Palaeolagus (Fossilized Rabbit)
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Palaeolagus specimen from the Brule Formation in South Dakota. This fossil preserves remarkable dental detail, showcasing the upper and lower teeth with impressive cla...
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American Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Collection of 5 Large Cabinet Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A stunning collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive painted plaster plinth. Included in the set are a range of outstanding large cabinet specimens, formed by nature over the ages, each with their own colour, characteristics and qualities. Features of the set include: two rose quartz specimens...
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Malagasy Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 7 Small Cabinet Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A varied and colourful collection of 7 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive small wooden display base. Ex. private British co...
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Norwegian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Petrified Wood Trinket Dish Unique Fossilized Wood Vide Poche, Natural Beauty
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite trinket dish, crafted from fossilized wood, brings a touch of natural history and elegance to any space. Each groove and color variation in the petrified wood reveals ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Petrified Wood

Shell Amethyst Accented in Bronze Stand
Located in Scorton, GB
The Lavender Amethyst slab you’re considering is a standout piece due to its unique structure and coloration. Its delicate lavender hue is both soothing and sophisticated, while the druzy crystal clusters add a touch of sparkle and intrigue. This rare formation is perfect for creating a sense of opulence and exclusivity, making it an ideal centerpiece for high-end interiors. This is no ordinary amethyst; the fine details and rare formation make it a collector’s item. Rare crystals are increasingly sought after by luxury homeowners, hoteliers, and designers who want to infuse their spaces with timeless beauty and a story of natural wonder. The rarity enhances the perceived value of the piece. Mounted on a bronze stand...
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British Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Brass

Large Sculptural Blue Sodalite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large sculptural blue sodalite granite specimen with a polished face and a roughly shaped ‘live’ edge. At 56cm in height, this rare, large sized mineral is spectacular in scale, be...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Granite

Cretaceous Period Calcite Septarian Nodule on Custom Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A Cretaceous period calcite septarian nodule, from Utah, resting on custom marble & brass plated stand. Exceptional crystaline interior shapes. Mid century modern stand...
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American Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Brass

8.45 Gram Pretty Bi Color Tourmaline Crystals Attached With Quartz Specimen
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
8.45 Gram Pretty Bi Color Tourmaline Crystals Attached With Quartz Specimen Weight: 8.45 Gram Dimension: 2.4 x 1.9 x 1.7 Cm Origin: Afghanistan Tourmaline is a crystalline silica...
Category

Pakistani Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Virgin and Child "Sedes Sapientiae", Seat of Holy Wisdom
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Virgin and child sedes sapientiae, seat of holy wisdom Origin : Northern Spain, castile, navarre or galicia. Period : early 13th century. Heigh...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Beautiful German Pieta known as "Vesperbild"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
BEAUTIFUL GERMAN PIETA KNOWN AS “VESPERBILD” ORIGIN : GERMANY PERIOD : 15th CENTURUY Height : 74 cm Width : 43 cm Depth : 22,5 cm Good condition Oak wood This beautiful 15th-c...
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German Gothic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Burmese Amber With Snail Shell
Located in New York, NY
This genuine Burmese amber specimen dates back approximately 99 million years and contains a fully preserved snail shell with associated debris. It forme...
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Burmese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Giant Selenite Crystal Cluster, China
Located in London, GB
Giant Gypsum Crystal Cluster, China. The geologic mechanism that creates Lead and Silver provide the raw materials for crystals to form when oceans, rich in Calcium and Sulphate, go...
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Chinese Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Small Korean Celadon Oil Jar with Slip Inlay Goryeo Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Korean ceramic celadon oil jar with inlay design from Goryeo Dynasty (918 to 1392AD) circa 12-13th century. This type of mini jars from Goryeo period, were made specifically ...
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Korean Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Teotihuacan Redware Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This intriguing redware figure was crafted in 400 A.D. from the ancient Teotihuacan region of Mexico. Earthenware figurines were made in great abundance throughout Teotihuacan's history. After 250 A.D. objects made from clay increased dramatically, serving a wide variety of purposes and functions from religious rituals to burial offerings. Figurines like this commemorated important people and events within the city of Teotihuacan and other parts of Mesoamerica, portraying individuals of different rank and status such as soldiers, merchants, bureaucrats, and occasionally divinities. This figure is adorned with an elaborate headdress, a thick beaded necklace...
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Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Carved Polychrome Wood Depicting Saint Florian
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
CARVED POLYCHROME WOOD DEPICTING SAINT FLORIAN ORIGIN : SWABIA, SOUTHERN GERMANY PERIOD : LATE 15th CENTURY Height : 98 cm Length : 29 cm Depth : 24 cm Polychrome limewood Very fine condition Provenance - Swiss collection STAEHELIN-PARAVICINI - March 1939 - Auction Jacob Hecht -18 April 1929, Berlin - Sammlung Prof Q.A. LEIMHAAS Munich, Helbing - 26 May 1908 (Research by Thierry Fraslin) During the Middle-Age Saint Florian was particularly popular, subject to worship in Austria -Tyrol- Bavaria and Bohemia. Embodying courage and commitment Saint Florian was invoked to protect the soul of the living against sins and to keep the soul of the deads from the purgatory. From the mid-15th century he safeguards from water and fire. The legend has it that when he was young the saint had contained the fire of a burning...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

41.75 Gram Lovely Aquamarine Crystals From Shigar Valley, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Lovely Aquamarine Crystals From Shigar Valley, Pakistan Weight: 41.75 Gram Dimension : 5.1 x 3.1 x 1.7 Cm Origin: Shigar Valley, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan Aquamarine helps us ...
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Pakistani Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pre-Columbian Honduran Marble Bowl
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptionally rare Ulúa marble bowl displays the lustrous white glow of the stone vessels that are native to the Ulúa river valley region of Honduras. With its alluring fluid flow of relief carvings around the entirety of its form, it exemplifies the remarkable ability of the ancient craftsmen. Ulúa artisans used simple stone tools to create magnificent marble bowls...
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Colombian Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

47.10 Carat Gorgeous Bi Color Tourmaline Specimen From Kunar, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gorgeous Bi-Color Tourmaline Specimen From Kunar, Afghanistan WEIGHT: 47.10 Carat DIMENSIONS: 2.6 x 2.7 x 1.0 Cm ORIGIN: Kunar, Afghanistan TREATMENT: None Tourmaline is an ex...
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Afghan Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Antique Korean Buncheong Flat Bottle Vase with Incised Designs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean Buncheong stoneware vase circa 15th century of Joseon Dynasty. The robust vase with thick walls was made in a bottle form with rounded square contour and flattened surfaces....
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Korean Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Natural Amethyst Plate Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large scale natural amethyst specimen originating from Brazil. Crystals from Brazil are most often found as radiating masses, with individual crystals appearing as pyramids. This e...
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Brazilian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Amethyst

Vintage Cut Geode Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage cut geode paper weight, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown, tan, grey and blue colors and measures ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz

Natural Rock Crystal Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Natural rock crystal sculpture with stand, Measures: 6 in x 8 in x 4 in without stand.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

1 of 4 Decorative Moroccan Ammonite Atlas Mountains Fossil Bowls Marble Finish
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very decorative original circa 180+ Million year old Atlas Mountains Morocco Fossil bowl polished to a marble f...
Category

Moroccan Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Brown quartz stalactites with fiery interior
Located in London, GB
Several brownish quartz stalactites grace this small formation, the frontal one cut longitudinally to reveal a fiery interior. This piece was legally and ethically sourced directly ...
Category

Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Published Papagayo Polychromed Rattling Tripod Bowl, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Papagayo polychrome pottery bowl, Mandador variety. Round bottomed bowl rests on three animal headed rattle legs. Exterior painted wide band with two stylized plumed serpents of jagu...
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Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

1950s Natural Quartz Geode Decorative Object
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Natural Quartz Geode Decorative Object
Category

European Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz

Pre Colombian Tairona Carnelian Bead Bracelet
Located in Dallas, TX
Circa 1000 - 1500 CE Pre Colombian. Columbia, Tairona. Beads. A lovely bracelet of a wearable comprised or 17 seed form, tubular and ovoid beads carve...
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Colombian Pre-Columbian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Carnelian

Collection of Splendid Mineral Specimens Naturally Formed as Snowy Mountains
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A collection of splendid mineral specimens naturally formed resembling snowy mountains All found in Trepca, Kosovo From left to right: Sphalerite, Rock Crystal, Pyrite & Ca...
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Balkan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Iron, Lead, Zinc

Ancient Greek 350BC South Italy Campanian Black Terracotta Handled Kylix Vase
Located in Miami, FL
A Ancient Greek Kylix vase. Campanian ancient Greek red terracotta stemless kylix (drinking cup) with two handles. from the Magna Grecia period. Made between the 350-300 BC in the G...
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Italian Classical Greek Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Gogotte, natural sculpture from Fontainebleau, France.
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
This desk size Gogotte is an authentic proof of nature's artistic skills in sculpture. We still don't understand fully how these natural sculptures, made of more than 99% of pure si...
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French Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Sandstone

Virgin and Child in Majesty with a Bird
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Virgin and child in majesty with a bird Origin: Southern Germany Or Austria Period: Late 13tth - Early 14th Century Height : 87.5 cm Length : 32 cm Depth : 19 cm Lime ...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Phacopid (Morocconites Malladoides) Trilobite from Morocco (276.2 grams)
Located in New York, NY
Here is one of the more unusual species of trilobites, a Morocconites malladoides from the Devonian of Morocco. It's a member of the Phacopida trilobites and has a very defining feat...
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Moroccan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement, Other

Genuine Hollardops Trilobite Fossil from Ofaten, Morocco (261.3 grams)
Located in New York, NY
Trilobites, an early arthropod relative of spiders, horseshoe crabs, and scorpions, preserved in this level of detail only occurred as a result of very sudden underwater landslides c...
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Moroccan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement, Other

Rare Yellow Fluorite Cube Formation from China
Located in London, GB
Large rare cubed yellow fluorite formation from China mounted on a mirrored steel base. Since 1986 Dale Rogers has been sourcing the grandest fossils, crystals and minerals from a...
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Conichalcite with Quartz from Namibia
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia Scintillating formation of spherical aggregates of quartz with translucent green conichalcite microcrystals. 1.2 grams,...
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Namibian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Other

Gothic Virgin and Child from Flanders
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Exhibition Museum Cantini, 1952, The art of the Middle Ages in the Marseille collections, n°101 Provenance Former collection Louis Bresset (before 1952) Former collection Profe...
Category

Dutch Gothic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Pair Gandharan Stucco Heads of Donors, 3rd-5th Century, Gandhara
Located in Austin, TX
A charming pair of Gandharan molded stucco heads of donors, ancient region of Gandhara (modern day Pakistan / Afghanistan), probably Taxila, circa 3rd-5th century. The two heads most likely represent donors. Donors to temples would often have their images enshrined in the artworks of temple walls in thanks for their support. One head portrays a youthful figure with a plump, smiling face, and full head of hair arranged in fat curls and secured by a headband. The androgynous figure...
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Pakistani Hellenistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stucco, Wood

Natural Gogotte Specimen Formation
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A Gogotte Formation Of natural form, dating from the Oligocene period (30 Million years ago). Beguiling natural mineral formation, they are the result of calcium carbonate binding w...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Gem Grade Amethyst Geode Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gem grade Amethyst Geode sculpture The amethyst geodes from Uruguay are mined from the same rock formation as their relatives just to the north across...
Category

Uruguayan Organic Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Amethyst

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